Law Dictionary

In mercantile law. A bill of exchange accepted, or a promissory note made, by a merchant, whereby he ha.s engaged to pay money. It is so called as being payable by him. An account

In contracts. A written obligation, by which a debtor acknowledges himself indebted in a certain sum, and binds himself for the payment thereof in a larger sum. Bonds with conditio

This bill was, in its origin, merely a bill of discovery, and quia timet. Before the answer was filed, the original defendants are alleged to have sold the slaves, and, by that act

The jurisdiction of a court of chancery to grant perpetual injunctions for quieting inheritances, after the right and matter in question has been fairly settled by concurring verdi

In mercantile law. A promissory note, bill of exchange, or other written security for money payable at a future day, which a merchant holds. So called because the amounts for which

A written promise to pay to a person or persons named a stated sum at a stated time, without any condition. When under seal, as is usually the case, it is sometimes called a "bili

bills of pains and penalties.

Both descriptions of notes may be properly described as bills of credit, for both are furnished by the government; both are issued on the credit of the government; and the governme

The authority to issue bills of exchange not being one expressly given by statute, can only arise as an incident to the exercise of some other power. When it becomes the duty of an

Bills of lading, letters of correspondence, and all other papers on board, which relate to the ship or cargo, are also considered as prima facie evidence of the facts they speak; b

Bills of pains and penalties were acts denouncing milder punishments. The term 'bill of attainder' in the National Constitution is generical, and embraces bills of both classes.

commerce, are engagements which a merchant has entered into in writing and which he is to pay on their becoming due. Pard. n. 85.

commerce, are promissory notes, bills of. exchange, bonds, and other evidences or securities which a merchant or trader holds and which are payable to him. Pard. n. 85.

In equity practice. An order which the court of chancery makes when the defendant does not file an answer, that the plaintiff may take such a decree as the case made by his bili wa

A bill in equity to abate a public nuisance, filed by one who has sustained special damages, has succeed to the former mode in England of an information in Chancery, prosecuted on

A bill in equity in aid of the execution of a decree.

See "Marshalling Assets."

See "Marshalling Securities."

To sustain a bill of this character, it must appear that the facts which the plaintiff expects to prove by the testimony of the witnesses sought to be examined will be material in

a bill will [not] lie to dispel mere verbal assertions of ownership as clouds on title, [nor], invoking equity interposition on the ground of the removal of clouds, [may] decrees .

A bill in equity to confirm a valid title by one in possession against possible claimants.

In this country, the lands of the United States, lying within the States, are held and subject to be sold (under the authority of Congress), as lands may be held and sold by indivi

In equity practice. One brought to avoid or suspend a decree under special circumstances. BILL TO TAKE TESTIMONY DE BENE esse. In equity practice. One which is brought to take the

A bill in equity to secure the testimony in a pending action of a witness whose testimony cannot be taken in court. See 4 Del. Ch. 269.

Pertaining to or consisting of, two metals used as money at a fixed relative value.

The legalized use of two metals in the currency of a country at a fixed relative value.

8; Conspiracy; Strike, 2.

To obligate; to bring or place under definite duties or legal obligations, particularly by a bond or covenant; to affect one-in a constraining or compulsory manner with a contract

Used to designate a temporary insurance against fire. In effect, an agreement to insure, but taking effect immediately. It is usually unwritten. See Agreement for Insurance.

As to the binding effect of judgments or decrees, the general rule is, that the judgments of courts of concurrent jurisdiction are not admissible in a subsequent suit, unless they

whenever credit is given to the firm, within the scope and objects of the partnership, and in the course of its trade and business, whether the partnership be of a general or limit

In this subsection, the term “binding obligation” means a substantive policy statement, rule, or guidance document issued by the Federal Transit Administration that grants rights,

The term “binding offer” means a bid submitted by the State of Hawaii for an assured award of a specific quantity of petroleum product, with a price to be calculated pursuant to pa

The term "binding operational directive" means a compulsory direction to an agency that— (A) is for purposes of safeguarding Federal information and information systems f

A term applied to the contract of apprenticeship.

The act by which a magistrate or court hold to bail a party accused of a crime or misdemeanor. The binding over may be to appear at a court having Jurisdiction of the offense charg

To engage as an apprentice.

The order of a magistrate in requiring one to give bail to appear for hearing in a higher court, or to keep the peace.

In English law. The oldesl; the first-born. Spelman.

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “bingo game” means any game of bingo— (A) of a type in which usually— (i) the wagers are placed, (ii) the winners are determined, and (iii)

The term “bioavailability” means the rate and extent to which the active ingredient or therapeutic ingredient is absorbed from a drug and becomes available at the site of drug acti

In this section, the term “biobased product” means a product suitable for food or nonfood use that is derived in whole or in part from renewable agricultural and forestry materials

The term “biobased product manufacturing” means development, construction, and retrofitting of technologically new commercial-scale processing and manufacturing equipment and requi

The term “biodiesel” means the monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from plant or animal matter which meet— (A) the registration requirements for fuels and fuel addit

The terms “biomass-based diesel blend” and “biodiesel blend” means a blend of “biomass-based diesel” or “biodiesel” fuel that is blended with petroleum-based diesel fuel.

For purposes of this section, the term “biodiesel mixture” means a mixture of biodiesel and diesel fuel (as defined in section 4083(a)(3)), determined without regard to any use of

The term “bioenergy” means fuel grade ethanol and other biofuel. / The term “bioenergy” means energy derived from biofuels. / The term "bioenergy" means energy derived fr

The term “bioenergy producer” means a producer of bioenergy that uses an eligible commodity to produce bioenergy under this section.

The term “bioequivalence” means the rate and extent to which the active ingredient or therapeutic ingredient is absorbed from a new animal drug and becomes available at the site of

The term “biofuel” means a fuel derived from renewable biomass.

The term “biogas” means biogas as such term is used in section 211( o )(1)(B)(ii)(V) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545 ( o )(1)(B)(ii)(V)).

The terms "biological agent" and "toxin" have the meanings given those terms in section 178 of title 18. / The terms “biological agent” and “toxin” have the mea

The term “biological control organism” means any enemy, antagonist, or competitor used to control a plant pest or noxious weed.

The term “biological data” means multiomic information and other relevant information, including associated descriptors, derived from the structure, function, or process of a biolo

The term “biological defense research facility” means a location at which research, development, test, and evaluation for purposes of biological defense involving any biological or

The term “biological event of national concern” means— (A) an act of terrorism involving a biological agent or toxin; or (B) a naturally occurring outbreak of an infectious disease

For purposes of this section, the term “biological evidence” means— (1) a sexual assault forensic examination kit; or (2) semen, blood, saliva, hair, skin tissue, or other identifi

The term “biological monitoring” shall mean the determination of the effects on aquatic life, including accumulation of pollutants in tissue, in receiving waters due to the dischar

the term “biological product” has the meaning given the term in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; / The term “biological product” has the meaning given the term in sect

The term "biological select agent and toxin" means any agent or toxin identified under— (A) section 331.3 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations; (B) section 121.3 or se

“biological weapon” means— (A) microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification

The term "biomanufacturing" means the utilization of biological systems to develop new and advance existing products, tools, and processes at commercial scale.

The term "biomarker"— (A) means a characteristic (such as a physiologic, pathologic, or anatomic characteristic or measurement) that is objectively measured and evaluated

The term “biomass” has the meaning given the term “renewable biomass” in section 211( o )(1) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545 ( o )(1)). / the term “biomass”— (aa) means any o

The term “biomass-based diesel” means biodiesel as defined in section 13220(f) of this title . / The term “biomass-based diesel” means renewable fuel that is biodiesel as defined i

The terms “biomass-based diesel blend” and “biodiesel blend” means a blend of “biomass-based diesel” or “biodiesel” fuel that is blended with petroleum-based diesel fuel.

The term “biomass conversion facility” means a facility that converts or proposes to convert renewable biomass into— (A) heat; (B) power; (C) biobased products; or (D) advanced bio

The term “biomass energy” means— (A) biomass fuel; or (B) energy or steam derived from the direct combustion of biomass for the generation of electricity, mechanical power, or indu

The term “biomass energy project” means any facility (or portion of a facility) located in the United States which is primarily for— (A) the production of biomass fuel (and byprodu

The term “biomass fuel” means any gaseous, liquid, or solid fuel produced by conversion of biomass.

The term “biomaterials supplier” means an entity that directly or indirectly supplies a component part or raw material for use in the manufacture of an implant.

The term “biomedical research consortia” means collaborative groups that may take the form of public-private partnerships and may include government agencies, institutions of highe

For the purposes of this section, the term “biometric identification” means use of fingerprint and digital photography images and facial and iris scan technology and any other tech

The term “biometric identifier” means a technology that enables the automated identification, or verification of the identity, of an individual based on biometric information.

The term “biometric identifier information” means the distinct physical or behavioral characteristics of an individual that are used for unique identification, or verification of t

The term "bioproduct" has the meaning given the term "biobased product" in section 8101 of title 7. / The term “bioproduct” has the meaning given the term “biob

The term "biorefinery" means a facility (including equipment and processes) that— (A) converts renewable biomass or an intermediate ingredient or feedstock of renewable b

The term “biosafety level” means the applicable biosafety level described in the publication entitled “Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories” (CDC–NIH, 1984).

The term "biosimilar biological product" means a specific strength of a biological product in final dosage form for which a biosimilar biological product application has

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “biosimilar biological product application” means an application for licensure of a biological product under section 262(k) of title 42 .

The term “biosimilar biological product development meeting” means any meeting, other than a biosimilar initial advisory meeting, regarding the content of a development program, in

The term “biosimilar biological product development program” means the program under this subpart for expediting the process for the review of submissions in connection with biosim

The term “biosimilar biological product establishment” means a foreign or domestic place of business— (i) that is at one general physical location consisting of one or more buildin

The term “biosimilar initial advisory meeting”— (A) means a meeting, if requested, that is limited to— (i) a general discussion regarding whether licensure under section 262(k) of

The term "biospecimen" includes— (i) solid tumor tissue or bone marrow; (ii) normal or control tissue; (iii) blood and plasma; (iv) DNA and RNA extractions; (v) familial

For purposes of this section the term “biosurveillance” means the process of gathering near real-time biological data that relates to human and zoonotic disease activity and threat

The term “biotechnology” means the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems for manufacturing, research, or medical purposes, including genetic engineering, synthetic bio

1. 1. Riotously, — an essential word in old indictments for riots. Blotose et rontose: riotously and routously.

In English law. The unlawful assembling of twelve or more persons to the disturbance of the peace, and not dispersing upon proclamation.

A technical word in an indictment for a riot, implymg violence, ex vi termini.

Eelating or belonging to the bank of a river. Biparian proprietor: the owner of land on the bank of a river or stream. Biparian rights: the rights of the owners of lands on the ban

rivaria, t. I. In old English law. A river.

Of two parts. This term Is used in conveyancing; as, this indenture bipartite, between A., of the one part, and B., of the other part.

An ancient code of laws by which the Ripuarii, a tribe of Franks who occupied the country on the Rhine, the Meuse and the Scheldt, were governed.

En pure sacote—53—in his Coat only—in pure Sackcloth. Ga rdassent— 102—support—dcfend. Nest atteintable—113—is not to be attainted—is not attestable. Son peir—116—his equal

burlaws, byrlaws. In people or husbandmen i-especting

or BIRRETUS. A cap or coif used formerly in England by judges and sergeants at law. Spelman; Cunningham.

A cap or coif used formerly in England by judges and serjeants at law. Spelman.

The cap of a judge or sergeant.

The act of being wholly brought into the world. The conditions of live birth are not satisfied when a part only of the body is born. The whole body must be brought into the world,